George Thomas

About George Thomas

Management Business partner support People, Process & Communication Experience making…

Experience

1. Office Manager

   UST

   Jan 2015 — Present · Norfolk, VA, US

   MY ROLE: In my current role, I oversee and support all administrative duties in the office, ensuring office operates smoothly and efficiently. I have been recognized for playing an instrumental role during our complete office buildout, leading the project from end-to-end including roadmap, timelines, vendor management, design and layout, and logistics to quickly get office up and running.MY IMPACT-Develop internal policies and procedures to navigate changing regulatory and compliance environments- Instrumental in getting the required certifications for the center which includes- ISO 27001, SOC and Hi-Trust Certifications-Manage IT infrastructure by working cross-functionally with managed service vendor-Identify opportunities for process and office management improvement; research solutions, present to senior leadership as consultative advisor, and lead end-to-end projects-Manage calendars and corporate travel while overseeing all aspects of office operations including supplies and inventory management, catering, vendor management, and lease management and renewal-Lead vendor negotiations including selection and purchasing-Oversee administrative support staff; manage external vendor relationships; report directly to executive team.

Education

• National Centre for Labour and training Government of India & British Council

  MBA, Marketing

• Mar Ivanios College

  B.Com, Travel & Tourism Management & Computer Application

  2002

Skills

• Market Planning
• Forecasting
• Analysis
• New Business Development
• Leadership
• Competitive Analysis
• Hospitality Industry
• Hospitality
• Hospitality Management
• Human Resources
• Marketing
• Trade Shows
• Account Management
• Revenue Analysis
• Hotels
• Budgets
• Sales
• Management